The Groove Parenting Blog

A family calendar empowers all family members to be independent. 

I love my iCal app. When someone asks me about my plans, even if...

This is an important question when families are considering Kindergarten programs, and even toddler and nursery programs. As my fellow New Yorkers...

Here’s a story my fellow NYCers can relate to:

I awoke to my 5-year-old shrieking in the bathroom. Why? There was one of those horrifying...

What kind of feeling do you have about the word chore? For me, it’s a negative, sinking feeling. I consider a chore a task I don’t want...

Are you ready to spend just a little of your time for big impact? Keep reading and you’ll learn a few of my everyday tips to build your...

I wish I had a basement where I could send my 3 active, loud and spirited boys. I would shut the door, and then peacefully drink some coffee while...

Don’t believe the hype around the latest toys that claim your child will be occupied for hours. When it comes down to it, independent play...

As I stand at the bus stop waving goodbye to the faces peering out the school bus windows, a wave of freedom passes over, and suddenly, my fellow...